Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 51163

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 51163 - Human Reproductive Sterilization

(a) Human reproductive sterilization means any medical treatment, procedure or operation, for the purpose of rendering an individual permanently incapable of reproducing.

(b) In this section, and in Sections 51305.1 through 51305.6, "sterilization" means human reproductive sterilization.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51163

1. New section filed 5-27-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 22).
2. Amendment titled 6-24-80; designated effective 10-15-80 (Register 80, No. 26).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5 and 14191, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14053, 14059, 14132 and 14191, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 5-27-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 22).
2. Amendment titled 6-24-80; designated effective 10-15-80 (Register 80, No. 26).